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Eddie Gray, the guitarist of the band Tommy James and the Shondells, using a Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar during a recording session for their track 'Crimson and Clover', 30th October 1968
An iconic pedal steel guitar firm is launching its own record label

By Janelle Borg Published

Founded in 1955, Sho-Bud helped carve out the “Nashville Sound” – and is now hoping to be as influential in the record label sphere

Music Industry
Marcus King performs at the Brooklyn Paramount on October 13, 2024 in New York City
Marcus King on the current state of the guitar scene – and why there's hope for the future

By Janelle Borg Published

King also discussed in a recent interview how he had the guitar to do the talking for him when he was too shy, and explained why he's committed to bringing the guitar to “the state of music now”

Guitarists
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New York’s Driftwood to Release Self-Titled Third Album December 3rd

By Acoustic Nation Published

Music Releases
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Poor Old Shine Release New Album on Signature Sounds

By Acoustic Nation Published

Music Releases
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The Devil Makes Three Tour in Support of "I'm A Stranger Here"

By Acoustic Nation Published

Concert, Gigs & Tours
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Interview with Mamie Minch: Blues Guitarist and Technician at RetroFret in Brooklyn

By Laura B. Whitmore Published

I smelled a guitar today. At first I thought the request was kind of odd, but then I appreciated just how much Mamie Minch and the guys at RetroFret really cared for the instruments they refurbish.

Guitarists